Stages of FCJM Formation

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Stages of FCJM Formation

Formation is a vital and absolute aspect of religious life given that the future of the Congregation strongly determines the quality of the members and their formation. The FCJM Congregation has clear guidelines for formation in each area/country, providing them with guidance from initial and ongoing formation. Formation is definitely acknowledged as the heart of Congregation.

The formation guidelines are developed based on the spirit of the Foundress and adapted to the times.  The ongoing renewal of spiritual life, formation and mission, corresponds to the Church’s call for New wine in new wineskins (Encyclical Evangelica Testificatio). As such, all FCJM sisters have the same understanding of formation, which allows them to fulfill the goal of FCJM as women of prayer, poor and humble, bringers of blessings and lovers as well as developing the gift of God’s call within themselves.

Aspirancy /Pre-Postulancy

This stage is an introductory period for those who are interested and attracted to the way of life of the FCJM Sisters. It gives them the opportunity to get to know the congregation and vice versa.

Postulancy

In this stage, they will undergo the formation of their human personality and begin to learn about the life of the FCJM where Love is the Queen, the Rule, the Spirit and the Life of the Congregation.

Novitiate

It is a period of intensive formational process to learn and experience the congregational way of life so as to live the Love that emanates from the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, proving their commitment and qualifications.

Temporary Vows

This period is the formative time for Sisters who have completed their novitiate and made temporary vows. They live in communities and strive to internalize the values of the FCJM vocation and finally are able to make the decision to commit themselves definitively to the Congregation.

On-going Formation

The FCJM understands that formation is a lifetime process. This period is an integral part of the formation and upgrading the quality of being an FCJM Sister to really be a blessing to humanity and all of creation.